Lloyd “Ray” Thompson, age 68 of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville.

He was born May 20, 1949 in Charleston, WV to the late David C. Thompson and Faye M. Snodgrass Thompson.

Ray was retired as Motor Coach Driver for NASCAR. He served in the US Navy, and was a decorated Vietnam Veteran, and was a member of Hillside Baptist Church.

Ray is survived by his wife, Sherry Thompson of Statesville; one son David W. Thomson.

Funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Sunday, July 9, 2017 at the Chapman Funeral Home Chapel, 158 Stony Point School Road, Stony Point. Rev Fred Shoemaker will officiate.

The family will receive friends before the service 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Chapman Funeral Home Chapel, Stony Point. Burial will be Monday, 10:00 am July 10, 2017 Salisbury National Cemetery, 501 Statesville Boulevard,
Salisbury, NC 28144.

Condolences may be emailed to the Thompson family by clicking the link below. Chapman Funeral Home is assisting the Family of Lloyd “Ray “Thompson.